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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 135.84 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 135.84 and 73.27 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 135.84 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/135.84 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 135.84 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 9,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953.00/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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